We also reported in November that True Blood star Alexander Skarsgård is the top contender to play the jungle king John Clayton III, a.k.a Tarzan. The story follows Tarzan as he goes on a mission to investigate a conflict in the Congo, at the behest of Queen Victoria. Samuel L. Jackson is in talks to play George Washington Williams, a Civil War veteran who joins forces with Tarzan to stop a nefarious warlord. Other actors such as Henry Cavill and Charlie Hunnam were previously considered for the title role.

David Yates is directing from a screenplay by Stephen Sommers and Stuart Beattie, adapted from the 1912 Edgar Rice Burroughs novel Tarzan of the Apes. No production schedule was given.

Tarzan comes to theaters July 1st, 2016 and stars Margot Robbie, Christoph Waltz, Alexander Skarsgård, Samuel L. Jackson, Djimon Hounsou, John Hurt. The film is directed by David Yates.

@ejk1 I have to agree. If Momoa or someone equally as annoying is cast in this role, this'll have lasting effects on Chastain's career. Thankfully, they seem to be looking at predominantly Caucasian leads, most of whom might be able to pull off the role.